Opening Up A Small Bathroom By Stephanie Smith At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Many homes today have little bathrooms without much in the way of room to maneuver. Despite initial appearances, these rooms can be made over to appear larger and more pleasant without losing their functionality. Implement some of these ideas to make your little spaces more tempting and appealing.

To start with, try decorating your walls and floor with soft and pale colors such as whites, neutrals and pastel tones. This will help to make the room appear larger and airier. While strong and bright colors can make the room look smaller and more confined, they can be used for small items such as towels or countertop accessories to provide a pleasing contrast. If the flooring is currently dark, try its appearance with a soft colored rug or floor covering.

Get rid of oversized items. Go for streamlined light fixtures or pot lights which don't take up much space in your room. Larger fixtures help to give a more cluttered look to your bathroom, which is what you definitely want to break away from. The less clutter on the countertop or walls the better. Keep it simple.

Ample lighting also helps to make your space look larger. In addition to pot lights, other lighting options include skylights and sola tubes. Take advantage of any light from windows if you have them. You'll want to make sure you have window coverings to ensure your privacy, but try to get curtains or blinds that still let some light into your bathroom.

If you don't need much in the way of storage room in the bathroom, think about using a pedestal sink instead of a full vanity cabinet. This is a great option for powder rooms where you may not have much in the way of hygiene or make-up items. The pedestal sink opens up more floor space and has a smooth, clean look.

Hanging racks, wall shelves, and other undersized bathroom fixtures should be placed in areas where they aren't going to restrict your actions. Over the toilet is likely the best area for a small cabinet, but stay away from other areas where they will shrink your space and you might be bumping in to them. It's not worth having if it makes your room clumsy. A cabinet over the toilet, preferably in a color similar to that of the walls, will help you to get rid of some of your clutter (extra bars of soap, toothpaste, bandages, etc.), but adding more cabinets will only increase the cluttered look.

A large mirror may help to make your room look larger since it will reflect more light. Keep the mirror simple to reduce the look of clutter.

Most people want their home bathroom to be inviting and relaxing, and this can be accomplished in a undersized bathroom with some creativity and advanced planning. Have fun decorating!

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